Fordley Primary School
URN: 108611 • Cramlington NE23 7AL
Overview
- Name
- Fordley Primary School
- URN
- 108611
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Withers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912502207
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dudley Drive, Cramlington NE23 7AL
Summary
Fordley Primary School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Cramlington, North Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 383 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school serves families primarily from Annitsford, Dudley, and Fordley, while also welcoming children from a broader catchment area. The ethos of Fordley Primary focuses on creating a happy, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. The school emphasizes the development of character skills such as resilience, empathy, and teamwork.
The curriculum at Fordley Primary is designed to be engaging and supportive, catering to the diverse needs of all students. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and sporting events, in partnership with local organizations like Newcastle United Foundation. Additionally, Fordley provides before and after school childcare, as well as nursery places for children aged 2 to 4.
Strong relationships between staff, parents, and the community are integral to the school's approach, fostering a collaborative environment known as the 'Fordley Family.' The dedicated staff team and governing body work together to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed academically and socially.
The curriculum at Fordley Primary is designed to be engaging and supportive, catering to the diverse needs of all students. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and sporting events, in partnership with local organizations like Newcastle United Foundation. Additionally, Fordley provides before and after school childcare, as well as nursery places for children aged 2 to 4.
Strong relationships between staff, parents, and the community are integral to the school's approach, fostering a collaborative environment known as the 'Fordley Family.' The dedicated staff team and governing body work together to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed academically and socially.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Burnside Primary School (67.6)
- Cramlington Northburn Primary School (64.9)
- Hareside Primary School (64.2)
- Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School (61.7)
- Eastlea Primary School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 383
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- 37.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 383 | 193 | 190 | 420 | 37.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 371 | 187 | 184 | 420 | 40.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 332 | 171 | 161 | 420 | 39.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 332 | 171 | 161 | 420 | 39.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 305 | 157 | 148 | 420 | 38.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 300 | 160 | 140 | 420 | 28.70 |
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